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Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Mini English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Front Door & Storage Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock.

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING
Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING

Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING --with Second Indicator & Angle Scale-- Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock.

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Late 20th Century British Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller
Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller

Located in Riverdale, NY

Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's style arms.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock
27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock

27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Rare Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock An excellent tall lady double cherub statue upside down ball swinging clock.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Bronze

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 622 Wall Clock, c. 1950s
George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 622 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 622 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

While Nelson’s iconic “Ball Clock” (Model 4755) is ubiquitous, the No. 622 is its rarer, more architectural cousin Marked with Howard Miller label.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s
George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

While Nelson’s iconic “Ball Clock” (Model 4755) is ubiquitous, the No. 522 is its rarer, more architectural cousin.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

MYSTERY GLORIA 4" COBALT BLUE BALL MARBLE SWINGING CLOCK Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4" ball swinger clock.

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1990s Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock
George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Oceanside, US

An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock
French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock Here we are offering a fantastic eye catching flying ball pendulum annular skeleton clock.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Mystery Great wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock For your consideration is the mystery Water Tower Industrial Ball Bearing Clock.

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1990s Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Located in Danville, CA

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...

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1990s Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!!

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...

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1990s Swiss Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Lucite and Gilt Brass Sphere/Ball Paperweight Clock by Swiss Arthur Imhof
1960s Lucite and Gilt Brass Sphere/Ball Paperweight Clock by Swiss Arthur Imhof

1960s Lucite and Gilt Brass Sphere/Ball Paperweight Clock by Swiss Arthur Imhof

By Arthur Imhof

Located in North Miami, FL

1960s Mid-Century Modern lucite and gilt brass sphere/ball paperweight clock with 15 jewel wind-up movement by swiss clockmaker Arthur Imhof By: Arthur Imhof Material: brass, copper...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 vitra ball clock designed by Nelson himself.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Iron

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

By Corum

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 In...

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1990s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ball Clock

Vintage French Lucite And Brass Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture 1960's
Vintage French Lucite And Brass Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture 1960's

Vintage French Lucite And Brass Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture 1960's

Located in North Miami, FL

What a great piece for a man's desk or cocktail table is this vintage French lucite and brass embedded round ball sculpture. Many brass parts of gears and clock parts are embedded an...

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1960s French Machine Age Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s
Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s

Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk accessory clock is no longer be...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate

Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s
Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s

Cartier Colisee Art Deco 24K Gold-Plated Travel Desk Clock, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk accessory clock is no longer be...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France
Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass ball with a butterfly and clock by Daum, France.

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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Art Glass

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1950s Swiss George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller by Fehlbaum Brothers
1950s Swiss George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller by Fehlbaum Brothers

1950s Swiss George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller by Fehlbaum Brothers

By George Nelson

Located in Frisco, TX

The European version of the design classic ball clock from George Nelson for Howard Miller.

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Copper

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Desk Ball Clock
Vacheron Constantin Geneve Desk Ball Clock

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Desk Ball Clock

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W 3.94 in D 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in L 6.7 in

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Desk Ball Clock

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Nautical Ball Desk Clock. This gorgeous piece is made with brass and glass.

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chelsea Nautical Base & Ball Ships Bell Clock  Rose Case
Vintage Chelsea Nautical Base & Ball Ships Bell Clock  Rose Case

Vintage Chelsea Nautical Base & Ball Ships Bell Clock Rose Case

Located in Palm City, FL

This design dates back to Chelsea's beginning, and was originally named the "Base and Ball" clock. In 1917, the name was changed to COMMODORE, and it was renamed again as the CONSTIT...

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1970s American Vintage Ball Clock

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The bezel around the convex glass is polished brass as are the six ball feet. The clock is in excellent condition.

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20th Century American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock
Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock

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H 24 in W 50 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Comet like slatted wood and brass ball and stick wall clock with a key wind mechanism.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock
George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock

George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson Ball Clock with an unusual combination of black and white enameled balls.

Category

1950s American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Norwalk, CT

In good working order, very clean original "Ball Clock," circa 1950s. With brushed brass face and blond wood balls.

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1950s Vintage Ball Clock

Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock
Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock

Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Large French Brass and Crystal Ball Clock circa 1900, the case perimeter set with red and clear paste, centering white enameled dial with gilded Arabic numerals on red; marked: Franc...

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20th Century French Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Crystal

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock circa 1952. This example is motorized and has patinated brass clock face and stems and all original ebonized balls and hands.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 17.88 in W 14.75 in D 9.63 in

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The clock stands on a lacquered brass stepped base with a rectangular zig-zag table for the rolling ball and revolving seconds above.

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20th Century English Other Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

The modernist icon "Ball" clock in wood and brass from master mid century designer George Nelson.

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20th Century American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Congreve's version differed from Grollier's rolling ball clock in that the ball travelled down a zig-zag rather than straight path.

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Mid-20th Century British Regency Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

In the style of Herman Miller, this iconic ball clock features solid wood red balls in a sunburst pattern with a brass face.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Wood

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Sir William was born in 1772 and died in 1828, son of General Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet.

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1970s English Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ball Clock, by George Nelson for Howard Miller, is one of his most iconic clock designs, originally designed and produced in the 1940s.

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1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An elegantly designed ball Clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co in the 1980's I believe.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller
Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller

Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A nice ball wall clock designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

1950s American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful desk or table clock, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s. Has a round housing made of walnut, the clocks face ist made of nickel-plated cast-iron. Batter...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Iron

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies
Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice unusual Movado Ball clock marked on top Tempus Fugit or Time Flies.

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1960s Swiss Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock
Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Please see Red's other listings for an early Nelson ball clock.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!

Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!

By Snider Clock

Located in Peoria, AZ

More desirable than the oft-imitated George Nelson ball clock or any other design, this Snider truly encapsulates all that was good and creative about the mid century modern furnishi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lam...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock
Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

By Atlantic Furniture Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Circa 1950 silver Brass ball strburst sputnick Ball 8 day wind clock Atlantis Germany

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have a large collection of George Nelson for Howard Miller clocks in stock at all times. Generally we carry the Steering Wheel, Asterisk, Round and Oval Basket, Spike and Ball clo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

By George Nelson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 Vitra Ball Clock designed by Nelson himself.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Iron

Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock
Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock

Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock

Located in Forney, TX

Beautiful and fascinating to watch run, a magnificent Jerome & Co. Horolovar flying ball pendulum novelty clock, in original box, having a flying pendulum over the case, with beautif...

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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo
Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo

Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo

By Weltron

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Step into the retro-futuristic charm of the Weltron Model 2001 8-track stereo AM-FM radio, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends nostalgia with space-age aesthetics. Encased in a p...

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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Chrome

Irving Harper "Untitled" Moving Doll Eye Sculpture
Irving Harper "Untitled" Moving Doll Eye Sculpture

Irving Harper "Untitled" Moving Doll Eye Sculpture

By Irving Harper

Located in New York, NY

Irving Harper was a renowned midcentury designer for George Nelson Associates where he designed the iconic Marshmallow sofa and ball clock. For many years he created paper sculptures...

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1990s American Vintage Ball Clock

Lovely Hardwood Claw and Ball Feet Jardinière Marble Bust Clock Flower Pot Stand
Lovely Hardwood Claw and Ball Feet Jardinière Marble Bust Clock Flower Pot Stand

Lovely Hardwood Claw and Ball Feet Jardinière Marble Bust Clock Flower Pot Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid mahogany with claw and ball feet jardinière stand A good looking and decorative piece in near perfect condition, ideally suite...

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20th Century English Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

**Nelson Marshmallow Sofa**: A playful and innovative design featuring 18 brightly colored, circular cushions that appear to float on a steel frame. 4. **Nelson Ball Clock**: Part o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Oak

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

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H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in Dm 3 in L 3.5 in

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk accessory clock is no longer be...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

Some of Nelson's most iconic designs include: The Platform Bench (1946), The Ball Clock (1949), The Bubble Lamp series (1952), The Coconut Chair (1955), and The Marshmallow Sofa (195...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock
A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock

A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic George Nelson/Howard Miller ball clock. Mounts right into an outlet, original painted orange balls.

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Washington, DC

Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Early George Nelson Associates Howard Miller Blonde Ball Clock
Early George Nelson Associates Howard Miller Blonde Ball Clock

Early George Nelson Associates Howard Miller Blonde Ball Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

I believe this to be pretty early production ball clock. Round brass body in brushed brass finish.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
1950s Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

1950s Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

By Howard Miller, Isamu Noguchi, Buckminster Fuller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Ball Clock. Produced by Howard Miller, with original tag.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Black Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
George Nelson Black Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

George Nelson Black Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Irving Harper, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage Ball Clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Early Production George Nelson Natural Wood Ball Clock #4755, Howard Miller
Early Production George Nelson Natural Wood Ball Clock #4755, Howard Miller

Early Production George Nelson Natural Wood Ball Clock #4755, Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production George Nelson natural wood ball clock #4755, Howard Miller, designed in 1947, Estate fresh.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755
Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

By George Nelson

Located in Plainview, NY

An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic clock features a distinctive and modern design with a mid-century aesthetic.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

By George Nelson

Located in Weesp, NL

The ball clock comes with its original movement, see photographs, which runs but is not accurate.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

A very hard to find and early iconic ball clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock.

Category

1970s American Vintage Ball Clock

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in San Diego, CA

Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra, better operated mechanism, made in Germany circa 1990s in working condition.

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Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in San Diego, CA

Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra, battery-operated mechanism, made in Germany circa 1990s in working condition.

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

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George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller, US, 1950s
George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller, US, 1950s

George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller, US, 1950s

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Berlin, DE

George Nelson iconic ball clock in brass, US 1950s.   

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George Nelson for Howard Miller Vintage Modern Multicolor Atomic Ball Wall Clock

George Nelson for Howard Miller Vintage Modern Multicolor Atomic Ball Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Iconic, vintage modern multicolor atomic ball clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company, 1949.

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Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra

Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra

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Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design M...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

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Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock
Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock

Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare Maitland Smith curio cabinet. Made from naturally distressed mahogany with glass front opening to four shelves with brass tee shaped pedestals intended to display golf balls. ...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Ball Clock

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Brass & Carved Wood Gears Mantel Clock.

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Nelson Chronopak Orb Round Ball Shape Turned Walnut Desk Clock

Nelson Chronopak Orb Round Ball Shape Turned Walnut Desk Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Howard Miller chronopak desk clock. 95% perfect condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

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Located in Danville, CA

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Moon Dial Skeleton Clock Offered for sale is a fantastic mystery conical pendulum skeleton clock with animated rotary flying b...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

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Fine Ralph Lauren Brass & Glass Ball Shaped Desk Clock w/Box & Stand Swiss Made

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By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Fine Ralph Lauren brass and glass ball shaped desk clock. The clock works and keeps accurate time.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Ball Clock

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Brass

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outstanding 1980s TABLE CLOCK junghans works metal brass postmodern

outstanding 1980s TABLE CLOCK junghans works metal brass postmodern

By Stark

Located in Mannheim, DE

1980s table clock in outstanding design. Made of black lacquered metal, the stand and the body are connected with a brass ball.

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Ball Clock

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Metal, Brass

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Irving Harper Paper Antelope 'Taxidermy' Sculpture

By Irving Harper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Aside from the plastic, ball-shaped tips of the antlers (perhaps a nod of sorts to his famous ‘Ball Clock’ design?)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ball Clock

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Paper

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Vintage Ball Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage ball clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every vintage ball clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage ball clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage ball clock made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage ball clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard Miller, George Nelson and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Ball Clock?

Prices for a vintage ball clock start at $195 and top out at $36,810 with the average selling for $1,750.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.